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Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The same schools will not have special needs assistants and guidance counsellors.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: One must have a teacher to go with the broadband.

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Tánaiste. We support his continuing strong stance on Palestinian statehood and the two-state approach. I would like to hear his views on the continuing illegal settlements in the Palestinian territories with which the Israeli Government seems hell bent on proceeding. With regard to the EU fiscal consolidation treaty, will the Tánaiste clarify whether the Government...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, claimed it was a lifestyle choice.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It is already due.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I get a little upset when democracy is subverted.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: What was Senator O'Keeffe going to say?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That is not the case.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: On a point of order, Fianna Fáil has not said that.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Fianna Fáil is a pro-Europe party.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The allegation made by Senator Sheahan is incorrect.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That was wrong. I agree with the Senator in respect of that matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I agree with Senator Harte that the previous Government was wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Harte was not a Member of the Oireachtas at that time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Hold on now.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I thought it was a good debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: No time. Turn the key in the door.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Leader for securing a commitment from the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, on the holding of an important debate. On the proposal concerning Report Stage of the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011, will the Leader allow additional time should it be required? The debate is due to conclude at 1.15 p.m. If Members are still...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: As part of its negotiating position, did the Government request EU partners to water down the treaty in such a fashion that the Irish people would not have a say in what is probably the most important fiscal treaty to be passed since we joined the European Union? What is the Government's position and does the Taoiseach deny that this is the case? Does the Government deny this report from...